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Decline of Empires

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Harden 1 Indigo Harden Mrs. Madden AP World History September 17, 2014 The Declines of the Roman Empire and the Han Empire The Roman Empire and the Han Empire were two of the most powerful and influential civilizations to ever exist. Despite their sturdiness, these empires did not last forever. The declines of the Roman Empire and the Han Empire were severe and had irreversible effects. Both empires ended due to several political, economic, and military factors. Their declines were also different in various ways.

Chapter 10 The Earth and Its People

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Chapter 10 Christian Europe Emerges 300-1200 C.E. Early Medieval Europe, 300?1000 Time of Insecurity Roman Empire breaks down Western Europe continued to suffer invasions Muslim Arabs and Berbers took the Iberian Peninsula and pushed into France Carolingians Family of Rulers In the eighth century the Carolingians united various Frankish kingdoms into a larger empire At its height, under Charlemagne, the empire included Gaul and parts of Germany and Italy The empire was subdivided by Charlemagne's grandsons and never united again. Vikings Vikings attacked England, France, and Spain in the late eighth and ninth centuries Vikings also settled Iceland and Normandy, from which the Norman William the Conqueror invaded England in 1066. A Self-Sufficient Economy

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CIVILIZATION: Byzantine Empire Time Period: 330-the emperor Constantine built a new capital at Constantinople; Byzantine would be a separate Empire after the Fall of Rome in 476 to1453-the taking of Constantinople by the Ottoman empire Geographic Description: -Eastern half of the Roman Empire that lived on after the fall -Capital Constantinople benefited from strategic location which protected the area from barbaric invasions while rest of Roman Empire fell -Covered an area from Rome through southeastern Europe and Asia Minor, down to Egypt and across North Africa, as well as a portion of Spain at its height under Justinian; in 600s it would slowly lose land ? growth of Islam caused land loss as well as desire for independence in the Balkans later P

AP World History World Civilizations Chapter 4 Notes

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Chapter summary The civilizations of Greece and Rome rivaled those of India and China in cultural richness and their effect on world history Their institutions and values reverberated in the later histories Geography Very mountainous regions They have a Mediterranean climate Were traders and fishermen because no place to grow stuff Very prone to earthquakes and volcanoes Minoans Minoans weren?t Greek, might have come from Anatolia There was a disaster that caused them to go in decline Volcano went off and changed the climate Early Greeks, Mycenaean?s, came into the Greek Peninsula Their religion was weird Women had a lot of power in the religion One of their major gods was a goddess They were dark Caucasians Were influenced in art from the Egyptians Were overrun by the Myceneans

AP World History World Civilizations Chapter 4 Notes

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Chapter summary The civilizations of Greece and Rome rivaled those of India and China in cultural richness and their effect on world history Their institutions and values reverberated in the later histories Geography Very mountainous regions They have a Mediterranean climate Were traders and fishermen because no place to grow stuff Very prone to earthquakes and volcanoes Minoans Minoans weren?t Greek, might have come from Anatolia There was a disaster that caused them to go in decline Volcano went off and changed the climate Early Greeks, Mycenaean?s, came into the Greek Peninsula Their religion was weird Women had a lot of power in the religion One of their major gods was a goddess They were dark Caucasians Were influenced in art from the Egyptians Were overrun by the Myceneans

Mediterranean Society: The Roman Phase

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Kinberg, Nicholas Michael Chakmakian AP World History 15 July 2015 Chapter 11 Outline Mediterranean Society: Roman Phase 55, Romans transported prisoner Paul of Tarsus from port Caesarea in Palestine to Rome Party boarded ship loaded with grain/carrying 276 ppl. Departed in fall, after sailing season which ran from May to Sep., ran into storm 2 wks., worked to keep ship afloat, jettisoning baggage, tackle, cargo to lighten load Ship ran aground on island Malta, waves destroyed it Ppl. Survived, spent 3 months on Malta before catching another ship to Rome Paul became embroiled in dispute between Jews/Christians Christianity emerged as sect of Judaism accepted by small # of ppl. Who regarded Jesus of Nazareth as savior for Jews

The Earth and its Peoples: 5th Edition - Chapter 5 Notes

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Chapter 5 Notes Rome?s Creation of A Mediterranean Empire, 753 BCE ? 600 CE Overview Rome?s central location contributed to its success in unifying Italy and the lands surrounding the Mediterranean Sea. Italy was a crossroads of the Mediterranean, and Rome was a crossroads within Italy Italy is a land of hills and mountains and navigable rivers. It is rich in iron & metals Ample arable land in coastal plains and river valleys. A Republic of Farmers, 753-31 BCE Hilltop communities existed as early as 1000 BCE and started to form an urban nucleus around 600 BCE Agriculture was the primary economic activity of the early Roman state The heads of wealthy families were known as the ?Council of Elders?, a Senate.

Dark Ages

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The Middle Ages 500 ? 1500 CE Main Idea The Middle Ages began after the fall of the Rome Empire and was a result of European peoples' need for protection from attack. Words Worth Knowing Middle Ages ? period in Europe between the fall of Rome and the Renaissance (about 500-1450) Medieval ? having to do with the Middle Ages Dark Ages ? the beginning of the Middle Ages when Europe was often invaded or at war, learning was lost, trade was disrupted, and cities were often abandoned. Common language was also lost Germanic tribes ? various groups which invaded western Europe. Couldn?t read or write, but known for songs and legends. Brought technology with them such as the stirrup. Dialect - a different way of speaking the same language What?s the difference?

3.06 Short Essay

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The Roman Ara Pacis Augustae, or Altar of Augustan Peace was created from 13-9 BCE. This marble building celebrates Augustus? establishment of peace. The symbols on the building represent a time of peace and plenty. This altar served as the expression of religion to the Romans and also represented the great military dominance in the Roman Empire. The figures inscribed on this altar all signify Roman piety. Some of the engravings on the side of the building portray August performing sacrifices to god. Other figures depicted on the side of this amazing piece of artwork consists of people using animals as sacrificial offerings, and others garnishing laurel circlets which signify victory in the Roman Empire.

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